In response to considerable discussion the Examinations Committee
of the College has decided to update the format of the Part 3 MRCOphth
Examination from April, 2003.

An extended matching paper will replace the existing MCQs and
they will be no negative marking. The test will probably be easier than
the previous format. To familiarize the candidates with the new formats,
test 34 and onward will follow the new style as described below by the
College.

40 questions over a 3-hour period.
The questions will be divided as follows.

5 pathology questions

5 microbiology questions

15 general ophthalmology questions

15 Medicine and Neurology in relation to ophthalmology

Extended matching questions are multiple choice items organized into sets
that use one list of items in the set. The extended matching set includes
four components